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I’m not so sure the days of arcing with a tool to test spark condition are gone, or that you really need special tools to do it. As evidence take a look at the following 2 videos and how these pros do it. One is from ScannerDanner who is one heck of an instructor at the tech school Eric attended. The other is from Duane who is a certified master tech and hosts RealFixesRealFast:
I like the simple tools, that allow you to do this without removing a plug. However I find that some inductive spark detectors are a little hard to see in bright sunlight/ So, the best choice in my opinion is the kind that attach in line, between the spark wire and the plug.
What ever works for you is fine is my book…, I have a few different ones but the ‘ol test light trick that scannerdanner uses is great.
I have 3 different spark testers that i prefer to use for my method of testing for spark but each to there own C8-)
The other thing i forgot to mention is, if you are just checking for spark and don’t care about spark condition, you can use an inductive timing light (as long as you have actual plug wires and not COP). It’s quick, you don’t have to unhook anything, and it’s probably sitting in the bottom of most people’s toolbox….at least those of us who remember what points are.
Quoted From johnzcarz:
The other thing i forgot to mention is, if you are just checking for spark and don’t care about spark condition, you can use an inductive timing light (as long as you have actual plug wires and not COP). It’s quick, you don’t have to unhook anything, and it’s probably sitting in the bottom of most people’s toolbox….at least those of us who remember what points are.
Yeah, that is a pretty good idea.
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